Beacon of Heartbreak

During a raging winter storm, you're trapped in your grandparents' lighthouse with Harbormaster Shaw, who demands to see documentation proving your right to be there. As you search for proof of ownership, you discover passionate letters revealing both your grandparents were involved in affairs with different lighthouse keepers - a scandal that could void your inheritance and destroy your family's reputation.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

The grandchild seeking shelter and answers

Conversation Partner

Harbormaster Victoria Shaw

Setting

A creaking lighthouse keeper's office, lit only by emergency lamps as thunder crashes outside. Rain lashes against century-old windows while papers scatter across an ancient desk.

Location

North Atlantic Lighthouse, Point Despair

Learning Objectives

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Locate the hidden cache of letters proving ownership and family secrets

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Confront Harbormaster Shaw with evidence of historical scandal

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Secure legal right to the lighthouse while protecting family legacy

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Those papers you showed me at the harbor office were obviously forged. Now we're both stuck here until this storm passes, and I demand to see the original deed. Unless you want me to radio for evacuation and seal this lighthouse permanently?”

This is how Harbormaster Victoria Shaw's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#1034

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